Prime Time, experiencing life to the fullest

“Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of life it may occur” – Muriel Sparks My friend Bernie and I in our prime time Several years ago , I was devastated. Let me not get into details anymore. Instead of wallowing myself in self-pity, I looked intently at my beautiful MBA buddy, Bernie. I idolized her....

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Breast themography results with a naturopathic doctor (Part 2)

Oct 26, 11 Breast themography results with a naturopathic doctor (Part 2)

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Good news to my readers : Dr. Roderick Tan of HealthQuest is extending the discounted rate of 4,500 pesos for the MDTI. Just mention my name (Noemi Dado or @Momblogger) to avail of this special price. See contact details at the bottom of the post. I talked about the Medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, a painless breast...

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Breast screening through Medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging™ (Part 1)

Oct 24, 11 Breast screening through Medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging™ (Part 1)

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Updated November 10, 2011 Good news to my readers : Dr. Roderick Tan of HealthQuest is extending the discounted rate of 4,500 pesos for the MDTI. Just mention my name (Noemi Dado or @Momblogger) to avail of this special price. See contact details at the bottom of the post. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Allow me to...

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It was Chronic Calculous Cholecystitis with Choledocholithiasis

Jan 06, 11 It was Chronic Calculous Cholecystitis with Choledocholithiasis

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What a mouthful of a tongue twister! Chronic Calculous Cholecystitis with Choledocholithiasis simply means Inflammation of the gall bladder with dislodged gall stones. That was the diagnosis when I got my medical certificate after being discharged from Medical City. The operation itself called for Open Cholecystectomy with IOC,...

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Open surgery to remove a dislodged gallstone

Dec 22, 10 Open surgery to remove a dislodged gallstone

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The abdominal pain started last December 16 but after a massage, the pain was gone. Then that sunday, my sister in law told me she has gallstones. As she described her symptions, it sounded like mine. So on Monday, I visited Philcare, my HMO for 23 years. An ultrasound of my abdomen on Tuesday showed I had 5 stones which were only...

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Let’s take control of diabetes. Now.

Nov 14, 10 Let’s take control of diabetes. Now.

Posted by in Current Affairs, Fitness & Health

285 million people have Diabetes. That is 6.6% of the world’s adult population. I am one of them. Let me tell you my story. I was diagnosed of Diabetes on June 2000 a month after my beloved son died. I desired to have another baby at some point so I got a thorough medical checkup. The diagnosis should not have stopped me...

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Committed to a healthy lifestyle

Sep 25, 10 Committed to a healthy lifestyle

Posted by in Fitness & Health, Lifestyle

There is no other choice. Choose a healthy lifestyle. I am diabetic and though my...

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Looking and feeling good even past 50

I believe in hard work. It keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and spirit. - Helena Rubinstein Post is moved to a new domain Beauty over 50

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Losing Weight to Boom Boom Pow

Oct 19, 09 Losing Weight to Boom Boom Pow

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Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip. Arnold H. Glasgow This article has been moved to Losing...

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How I Survived The Amazing Race at Island Cove

Mar 08, 09 How I Survived The Amazing Race at Island Cove

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Have you ever dreamt of being a winner, racing on to the finish line? One of my favorite shows is the Amazing Race. Whenever I see the contestants running from one stop to the next, I feel like I am hanging on the edge of my seat . A wave of adrenalin hits me as if I am right there with them. Even if I know I will never be...

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Piolo Pascual on Loving Yourself More

Feb 24, 09 Piolo Pascual on Loving Yourself More

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Piolo Pascual and Marian Rivera at the Bluewater Day Spa Capitol Hills Branch Launch Let’s have some showbiz break with Piolo Pascual. A few bloggers got invited to the BlueWater Day Spa Capitol Hills Opening. Going to the spa is one of my favorite ME time that I couldn’t miss the opportunity to check out another spa...

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Relaxing at a Spa Movie Theatre

Feb 11, 09 Relaxing at a Spa Movie Theatre

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My ME time is always a relaxing day off from home and work. It’s the day I pamper myself and make myself feel good. Nurturing is about how we show love for ourselves. It can be a visit to the beauty salon, a foot spa, a home service massage or an indulgent visit to a spa treatment salon. I am not where I am today if I...

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